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The educational accountability movement has demanded that educators implement and also monitor students’ responses to positive behavioral accommodations in schools as well as communicate this information to others. This new responsibility has left many educators struggling with ways to monitor students effectively. This article provides a brief overview of how to choose a behavioral monitor strategy effectively. Four options for behavioral monitoring are reviewed: (a) permanent products; (b) behavior rating scales; (c) systematic direct observation; and (d) behavior report cards. In addition, the strengths and weaknesses of each method are discussed along six areas of consideration: (a) goodness of fit; (b) directness; (c) generalization; (d) feasibility; (e) training; and (f) intrusiveness. Finally, the methods are considered in relation to each stage of the intervention process. This article provides a brief guide for school-based professionals focusing on behavior problems-one that provides multiple options for assessment and monitoring procedures and outlines considerations for selecting among these options.
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Riley-Tillman, T.C., Kalberer, S.M. & Chafouleas, S.M. Selecting the Right Tool for the Job: A Review of Behavior Monitoring Tools Used to Assess Student Response to Intervention. Contemp School Psychol 10, 81–91 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03340923
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